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ATM Skimmers Found at 4 Sites at Publix and Mid-Florida Credit Union ATMs

Published: Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 11:36 p.m.

Last Modified: Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 11:36 p.m.

The Polk County Sheriff's Office says that four devices used to steal information off credit and debit cards have been found in recently in Polk county.

Four of the devices, known as skimmers, were located at Publix and Mid-Florida Credit Union ATMs in Bartow, Mulberry, and Haines City.

The Bartow Police Department and PCSO are investigating several fraud complaints.

Sheriff Grady Judd said that the best weapon against this type of crime is the public. If you notice anything strange on a card reader or ATM, or if you have any information about these crimes, call PCSO at 863-298-6200 or Heartland Crimestoppers at 800-226-TIPS.

<p>The Polk County Sheriff's Office says that four devices used to steal information off credit and debit cards have been found in recently in Polk county.</p><p>Four of the devices, known as skimmers, were located at Publix and Mid-Florida Credit Union ATMs in Bartow, Mulberry, and Haines City.</p><p>The Bartow Police Department and PCSO are investigating several fraud complaints.</p><p>Sheriff Grady Judd said that the best weapon against this type of crime is the public. If you notice anything strange on a card reader or ATM, or if you have any information about these crimes, call PCSO at 863-298-6200 or Heartland Crimestoppers at 800-226-TIPS.</p>